Rumor: Apple axed 'evolutionary' 64-bit Final Cut Pro 8 for 'revolutionary' FCPX [u]
Wed, Nov 30, 2011 - Apple may have canceled production of an "evolutionary" 64-bit Final Cut Pro 8 update in favor of what it viewed as a "revolutionary" update with what eventually became the controversial Final Cut Pro X [updated]. ( 149 comments )
Adobe sees 45% sales growth for Mac video tools after Final Cut Pro X exodus
Thu, Sep 8, 2011 - Adobe announced 45 percent growth year over year for its video creation tools on the Mac on Thursday, driven in part by switchers dissatisfied with Apple's controversial Final Cut Pro X. ( 85 comments )
Apple acquiesces, resumes sales of $999 Final Cut Studio [u]
Thu, Sep 1, 2011 - After seeing a strong user backlash against Final Cut Pro X, Apple has caved to pressure from the video editing community and resumed sales of Final Cut Studio, though it is currently only available over the phone [updated with response from Apple]. ( 52 comments )
Apple looking into resuming Final Cut Pro 7 enterprise sales after FCP X backlash
Thu, Jul 7, 2011 - After "revolutionary" changes in Final Cut Pro X caused an uproar among industry professionals, Apple representatives revealed during a recent briefing in London that the company is looking into allowing existing enterprise clients to purchase additional copies of Final Cut Pro 7. ( 203 comments )
Adobe courts video professionals in wake of uproar over Apple's Final Cut Pro X
Tue, Jun 28, 2011 - As a widespread backlash against Apple's Final Cut Pro X continues, Adobe is taking the opportunity to launch a PR offensive, drawing attention to its own non-linear editing solution. ( 121 comments )
Final Cut Pro X draws mixed reactions from consumers, professionals
Wed, Jun 22, 2011 - Apple's latest Final Cut Pro release has drawn sharply polarized reactions, with some users lauding the upgrade, while others have condemned it as unfit for professional use. ( 249 comments )
With release of Final Cut Pro X, Apple discontinues Express and Server
Tue, Jun 21, 2011 - The release of Final Cut Pro X on the Mac App Store on Tuesday also marked the end of Apple's Final Cut Express and Final Cut Server products, as well as the Final Cut Studio suite. ( 58 comments )
Apple releases Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5 and Compressor 4 on Mac App Store
Tue, Jun 21, 2011 - Apple on Tuesday released Final Cut Pro X, which it touted a "revolutionary new version" of the video editing software, for $299.99 on the Mac App Store, along with Motion 5 and Compressor 4 for $49.99 each. ( 206 comments )
Cease and desist threats authenticate recent Final Cut Pro X screenshots [u]
Tue, Jun 14, 2011 - Screenshots of Apple's forthcoming Final Cut Pro X software that leaked onto the Internet this past weekend were allegedly obtained without permission from the servers of a company that contracted with Apple to create tutorial videos for the new software, AppleInsider has learned [updated]. ( 24 comments )
Rumor: Final Cut Pro X on sale, third-party Thunderbolt products unveiled next week
Tue, Jun 14, 2011 - Apple may appeal to its high-end video production customers next week with the release of Final Cut Pro X on the Mac App Store, as well as the announcement of new third-party products that will take advantage of the high-speed Thunderbolt port found on new Macs, according to a new rumor. ( 33 comments )
More alleged screenshots of Final Cut Pro X appear
Sun, Jun 12, 2011 - Several more screenshots claiming to be from Apple's upcoming Final Cut Pro X release provide a detailed look at the software's color grading features. ( 13 comments )
Images claim to show Apple's Motion 5, Final Cut Pro X
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 - A series of screenshots claimed to be from Apple's forthcoming Final Cut Pro X release offer a closer look at the software, as well as a first glimpse at Motion 5 with a new "rigging" feature. ( 37 comments )
Apple previews new $299 64-bit Final Cut Pro X to arrive in June
Tue, Apr 12, 2011 - Apple on Tuesday took the wraps off a revolutionary 64-bit upgrade to Final Cut Pro, dubbed version X, which will arrive on the Mac App Store in June for just $299. ( 160 comments )
Apple to announce new Final Cut Pro on April 12, pushing sponsors out of event
Tue, Apr 5, 2011 - Apple is allegedly requiring sponsors of an April 12 meetup of Final Cut Pro professionals to cancel their presentations in order to reserve the stage time necessary for an official announcement of the next version of Final Cut Pro, a new report claims. ( 27 comments )
Next Final Cut Pro privately demoed by Apple, deemed 'a jaw-dropper'
Thu, Feb 24, 2011 - Apple recently showed off the next version of Final Cut Pro to a select group of power users, and one person who saw the forthcoming update has called it "a jaw-dropper." ( 78 comments )
Report says dramatic, ambitious Final Cut Pro update coming in spring 2011
Wed, Feb 23, 2011 - Apple will release a "spectacular" update to its Final Cut Pro professional video editing application this spring, a new report claims. ( 49 comments )
Apple rumored to update Final Cut applications in March or April
Mon, Jan 3, 2011 - Updated versions of Apple's Final Cut editing software are rumored to debut in the next few months in the form of an update said to be "substantial," but potentially lacking for "Pro" users. ( 55 comments )
Black Friday Software: 80% off Adobe CS5, Office 2011 for $89, Final Cut Studio for $799
Fri, Nov 26, 2010 - Black Friday has brought an assortment of discounts on essential Mac software, including up to 80% off Adobe's Creative Suite 5 bundles, Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 for $89, Apple's Final Cut Studio for $799, and VMWare Fusion for $28, among others. ( 14 comments )
Troubled development, 2011 launch rumored for Apple's Final Cut Studio
Thu, Sep 30, 2010 - A new rumor claims that Apple will release a new version of its Final Cut Studio suite in 2011, but that the project has suffered setbacks in the development process due to "fundamental differences of opinion." ( 79 comments )
Professional Final Cut Pro users worried about upcoming changes
Wed, May 19, 2010 - Final Cut Pro users are upset at the prospect of Apple tailoring its upcoming releases to fit the majority of its users, who are increasingly a prosumer audience. ( 41 comments )
Apple scaling Final Cut Studio apps to fit prosumers
Tue, May 18, 2010 - Apple's Final Cut Studio suite of video post production apps is getting a significant makeover to better target the software to the mainstream of Apple's customer base rather than high end professionals. ( 105 comments )
Apple testing Safari 4.0.5 with Flash plug-in crash protection
Fri, Mar 5, 2010 - Apple is currently evaluating a handful of upcoming Mac software updates with the help of an elite group of testers, including Safari 4.0.5, QuickTime 7.66, and significant maintenance release for its pro applications. ( 48 comments )
Apple removes Shake software extension from online store
Thu, Jul 30, 2009 - Speculation has arisen that Apple has discontinued Shake, its film digital effects and digital compositing software, after the application vanished from the company's online store. ( 52 comments )
Apple updates Final Cut Studio with 100 new features
Thu, Jul 23, 2009 - A "significant" upgrade to Final Cut Studio was announced by Apple Thursday, with more than 100 new features and new versions of Final Cut Pro, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, Color and Compressor. ( 120 comments )
Final Cut Studio 3 to bundle major Motion, Soundtrack upgrades
Mon, Jun 1, 2009 - The third major release of Apple's Final Cut Studio professional video and audio production suite will offer a mixed bag when it comes to advances in individual component applications, half of which will be touted as new releases while the other half see more muted upgrades. ( 74 comments )
Final Cut Studio 3.0, Final Cut Server update in Apple's pipeline
Fri, May 29, 2009 - Apple in recent weeks has reached out to members of its professional video editing communities to help test a couple of updates to its Final Cut suite of video production tools: one major and one incremental. ( 37 comments )
More Apple Snow Leopard, Final Cut, Xserve rumors hit the web
Wed, Apr 1, 2009 - A well-read overseas Mac blog is using April Fools Day to drop a payload of unconfirmed rumors on the Apple community regarding release dates for Snow Leopard, Final Cut Studio 3, new Xserves, and even a future generation of Mac notebooks. ( 13 comments )
Apple expected to release new Final Cut Studio near NAB Show
Fri, Mar 13, 2009 - While Apple isn't expected to attend this year's National Association of Broadcasters event, sources familiar with the company's plans say it is preparing to release a new version of its Final Cut Studio near the event. ( 51 comments )
Apple updates Final Cut Pro, Compressor, Color, and Shake
Fri, Nov 21, 2008 - Apple this week released Pro Applications Update 2008-04, a recommended update for all users of Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Server, and Logic Studio. The release addresses general performance issues, improves overall stability, and includes new versions of Final Cut Pro, Compressor, Color, and Shake. ( 11 comments )
Apple posts new iPhone SDK, Final Cut Server, Pro App updates
Thu, Jun 26, 2008 - Apple on Thursday evening released a new version of its iPhone developer kit that also mentions a test version of iTunes 7.7, AppleInsider has learned. Also, updates have been released for Final Cut Server and the Pro Application Support framework. ( 2 comments )
Apple ships updates for MacBook Air, Final Cut Studio
Fri, Apr 11, 2008 - Apple on Thursday evening issued a firmware update for the MacBook Air and also released a significant update for its Pro applications focused on new camera support. ( 7 comments )
Apple says Final Cut Server shipping after lengthy delay
Tue, Apr 8, 2008 - Apple on Tuesday announced that Final Cut Server, its new software solution for media asset management and workflow automation announced last year, is finally shipping to customers. ( 18 comments )
Apple presenting "secret" at Final Cut meet; Radiohead on iTunes
Wed, Jan 2, 2008 - Apple will present a product it has yet to announce at a Final Cut Pro user group event just a day after the Macworld keynote. Also, longtime digital music holdout Radiohead has officially released its first album through iTunes. ( 38 comments )
